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Geoscience Bulletin Board – 10 December 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Just for fun: Geomedia holiday gift guide https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/geomedia-gifts-holiday-gift-guide-2

Aftershocks number in the thousands following M7.0 EQ near Anchorage, Alaska https://www.foxnews.com/us/more-than-1000-aftershocks-rattle-alaska-region-where-

magnitude-7-0-quake-struck

2018 Anchorage earthquake of 30 November 2018 – helped by 1964 Good Friday EQ https://www.usgs.gov/news/2018-anchorage-earthquake http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Alaska_hit_by_powerful_earthquake_buildings_damaged_999.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2018/12/04/how-the-1964-good-friday-

earthquake-helped-anchorage-withstand-last-fridays-quake/#4e4c62a33a98

Dogger Bank (Doggerland) sediment cores may reveal landscape character before it sank ~8,000 years ago

https://www.livescience.com/64214-drowned-landscape-north-sea-doggerland.html

Parts of the glacier in Sylarna mountain region of Jämtland in Sweden collapse https://www.thelocal.se/20181203/parts-of-northern-swedish-syl-glacier-collapse-after-warm-

summer

Was the “hum” caused by a sea monster? LOL http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2018/12/geologists-joke-about-sea-monster-after-mysterious-30-

minute-rumble-emanates-from-waters-near-madagascar/

https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/mysterious-vibration-just-shook-earth- definitely-not-angry-ghost.html

Exploring deep biosphere beneath the seafloor – “dark environments” teeming with microbes https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297365&org=GEO&from=news

Understanding the critical zone of Earth (24 part series) https://www.nsf.gov/news/newsmedia/ENV-discoveries/CZO-discovery-series.jsp

Maiabalaena nesbittae - Oligocene whale did not have teeth nor baleen http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/oligocene-epoch-whale-maiabalaena-nesbittae-

06677.html

Tracing the movement of iron in the North Pacific http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Tracing_iron_in_the_North_Pacific_999.html

Understanding structural complexity of ancient ecosystems around 250 million years ago http://www.terradaily.com/reports/New_study_explores_ecosystem_stability_999.html

Potable US groundwater supply is smaller than previously thought – globally endorheic water balance also declining

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/ US_groundwater_in_peril_Potable_supply_less_than_thought_999.html

https://phys.org/news/2018-11-scientists-reveal-substantial-loss-global.html

Using fossil algae to reconstruct 500 million years of climate change http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/

Fossil_algae_reveal_500_million_years_of_climate_change_999.html

Large amounts of carbon carried to deep sea in pulses not captured in global climate models https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181203131109.htm

Volcanoes are fed by “mush reservoirs” not molten magma from chambers https://phys.org/news/2018-12-volcanoes-fed-mush-reservoirs-molten.html http://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/189371/volcanoes-mush-reservoirs-rather-than-molten/

Streams and waterways becoming saltier & more alkaline over past 50 years – “chemical cocktails” https://phys.org/news/2018-12-saltier-waterways-dangerous-chemical-cocktails.html

Documented two-part climatic connection between North Atlantic Ocean & Antarctica https://phys.org/news/2018-11-earth-polar-regions-oceanic-postcards.html

Forecasting earthquake hazard in California https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/forecasting-californias-earthquake-hazard

Sulfides in permafrost responsible for release of CO2 https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/sulfides-thawing-permafrost-responsible-carbon-

dioxide-release

Court sentences Russian scientist in scandalous case of Chelyabinsk meteor theft https://www.rt.com/russia/445568-chelyabinsk-meteor-theft-sentence/

Class action lawsuit over fracking/disposal EQs in Oklahoma reaches settlement https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2018/12/04/510892.htm

Evidence at Tall el-Hamman site supports idea of air-burst meteorite 3,700 years ago near Dead Sea

https://phys.org/news/2018-12-meteor-air-years-obliterating-dead.html

Einstein contributed to Earth science regarding suspended fluvial sediment transport https://phys.org/news/2018-12-river-deep-einstein-contribution-earth.html

Five Deeps Expedition will allow two more people to explore the ocean deeps https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/five-deeps-expedition-deepest-ocean-dives/

Predicting future eruption of the Phlegraean volcanic field near Naples, Italy – not in next 20,000 years

https://earthsky.org/earth/supervolcano-phlegraean-fieldsr-eruption-cycle

Hurricane Michael created giant erosion crater (not a sink hole) in Bristol, Florida https://weather.com/news/news/2018-12-03-hurricane-michael-giant-hole-florida

Marking the deadly earthquake that devastated Soviet Armenia 3 decades ago – 30 seconds to disaster

Photo essay: https://www.rt.com/news/445849-spitak-earthquake-30th-anniversary/ https://www.azatutyun.am/a/29643187.html https://massispost.com/2018/12/recollections-of-the-88-earthquake-a-book-found-in-the-

rubble-triggers-the-start-of-a-new-journey/ https://armenpress.am/eng/news/957231.html

Groundwater mining results in sinking rate of up to 25 centimeters per year in Tehran, Iran https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07580-x https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206115935.htm

Geologists measuring bullet damage to ancient settlement heritage sites in the Mideast https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07320-1

Aura Resources optimistic about Gold Chain project in Mohave County, Arizona http://www.mining.com/aura-resources-optimistic-arizona-gold-project/

When looking at craters on the Moon, small is relative https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/when-it-comes-to-craters-what-is-small

Guazi landslide reactivated by hydroelectric power scheme in China https://blogs.agu.org/landslideblog/2018/12/07/guazi-landslide-1/

Asphyxiation following volcanic eruptions may have triggered the Great Dying 252 myo

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/volcanic-eruptions-depleted-ocean-oxygen-may-have- set-great-dying

USGS assessment of Wolfcamp Shale & overlying Bone Spring Formation may be largest oil & natural gas reservoir

https://sputniknews.com/us/201812071070467085-usa-texas-geological-survey-oil-gas- potential/

https://www.usgs.gov/news/usgs-announces-largest-continuous-oil-assessment-texas-and- new-mexico

Israeli military using passive seismic to detect Hezbollah attack tunnels https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-using-passive-seismic-technology-to-expose-

hezbollahs-attack-tunnels/

More Arctic research is needed to improve understanding http://sciencenordic.com/arctic-we-don%E2%80%99t-know-much-about-environmental-

change-far-north-wed-think

Ship-to-shore conversations will connect scientists from ocean research vessel Atlantis https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297386&org=GEO&from=news

Short-term (only 25 year) record of ESA satellite data shows rate of ice loss on Greenland https://phys.org/news/2018-12-greenland-ice-loss-quickening.html

NASA research says wintertime Arctic sea ice growth slows long-term decline https://phys.org/news/2018-12-wintertime-arctic-sea-ice-growth.html

New theory to explain spherical iron-oxide concretions found in Utah and Mongolia https://phys.org/news/2018-12-theory-iron-oxide-concretions-utah-mongolia.html

Explaining the origin of deadly fire tornado during Carr Fire in Northern California https://phys.org/news/2018-12-creation-deadly-california-firenado.html

Wildfire ash could sequester some mercury – may be bound by black carbon https://phys.org/news/2018-12-wildfire-ash-mercury.html

Environmental Science Bulletin Board – 10 December 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

Hazardous waste cleanup following “Camp Fire” in northern California will begin in Paradise https://www.kqed.org/news/11709657/hazardous-waste-cleanup-to-begin-in-paradise

A question of ethics and morals: gene-edited babies – it was just a question of time before it happened – scientist now missing

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gene-edited-babies-crispr- cas9_us_5c0078fde4b0249dce734190

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/he-jiankui-gene-editing- proud_us_5bfe5871e4b0d23c2137faff

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/11/gene-edited-babies-unknown-risks-and-clear- ethical-failures/

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/28/671375070/facing-backlash-chinese- scientist-defends-gene-editing-research-on-babies

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/29/671657301/international-science- summit-denounces-gene-edited-babies-but-rejects-moratorium

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/he-jiankui-missing-crispr-gene-edited- babies_us_5c0641a0e4b0cd916faf700c

Researchers grow placenta in petri dish https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/12/researchers-grow-a-placenta-in-a-petri-dish/

UNISDR highlights need to tack man-made & technological hazards worldwide https://www.unisdr.org/archive/62376 UN Guide: https://www.preventionweb.net/files/54012_manmadetechhazards.pdf

Exposure to chemicals in personal care products changes puberty age in females

https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/beauty-products-and-household-chemicals- linked-early-puberty-girls.html

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-children-toys/pediatricians-want-parents-to-stop- giving-toddlers-digital-toys-idUSKBN1O22IX

Federal government to lend $450M to California for Colusa County reservoir project – will the state pay back the loan over 40 years?

https://www.redding.com/story/news/2018/11/27/trump-officials-announce-450-million-loan- california-sites-reservoir-project/2130237002/

Fargo-Moorhead diversion project cost now estimated at $2.75B – would it be cheaper to move the city?

https://kfgo.com/news/articles/2018/dec/03/new-estimated-cost-of-fm-diversion-project-hits- 275-billion/

Permeable pavement is better than non-permeable….but still less than natural stormwater infiltration

http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/permeable-paving-lets-the-rain- sink-in-instead-of-run-off/article/537768

https://www.usgs.gov/science/evaluating-potential-benefits-permeable-pavement-quantity- and-quality-stormwater-runoff?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

http://extension.udel.edu/factsheets/permeable-vs-impermeable-surfaces/

One can ignore history and repeat it – or one can learn from history: African swine fever in Spain https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/business/african-swine-fever-how-did-spaniards-

eradicate-it

More cases of African swine fever reported in China – trying to control outbreak - importing more pork from the US despite imposed tariffs

http://www.ecns.cn/news/society/2018-12-03/detail-ifzahqkf0372952.shtml https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/new-african-swine-fever-outbreak-on-farm-in-beijing-with-

nearly-10-000-pigs-1956957 http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-12/04/c_137650813.htm https://www.porkbusiness.com/article/china-loads-us-pork-despite-trade-tariffs https://www.pigprogress.net/Health/Articles/2018/12/ASF-China-10000-Pig-farm-hit-in-

Beijing-Shaanxi-infected-367626E/

Building codes in Alaska are designed for major EQs – helped minimize damage in Anchorage from 7.0M

https://www.apnews.com/018a78f7cfb646b8a6653766a953cacd https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/west/2018/12/03/288082.htm

New fossil fuel plant in Florida to be raised 11.7 feet to reduce potential flooding https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article222435610.html

Additional environmental review to be conducted for Keystone XL pipeline https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-keystone-pipeline/u-s-to-conduct-additional-keystone-

xl-pipeline-review-idUSKCN1NZ2TH

Perspective: Tabulating deaths versus dollars for hurricanes https://www.nature.com/articles/s41561-018-0275-5

Yellowstone wolf “Spitfire” killed just outside boundary of National Park http://www.newser.com/story/268049/famous-yellowstone-wolf-killed-same-way-as-

mother.html

Predicted impacts of massive EQ on water supply system in Seattle, Washington – only 13-page report summary released citing security concerns

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/seattle-would-lose-all-water- pressure-within-24-hours-of-catastrophic-earthquake-city-study-says/

Executive Summary: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5378029-Executive-Summary-Finalhardcopy-Press-Ready.html

Afraid of a volcanic eruption? Then do not live in one of these high-risk locations https://sputniknews.com/environment/201812021070331085-usgs-details-18-current-high-

risk-volcanoes/

Estimates 1.5B fewer plastic bags in the environment since ban by two Australian supermarkets https://www.canberratimes.com.au/environment/sustainability/1-5-billion-fewer-plastic-bags-

in-environment-since-ban-retailers-say-20181203-p50jsl.html

“Geotagging” on social media results in damage to environment https://www.canberratimes.com.au/environment/conservation/is-geotagging-on-instagram-

ruining-natural-wonders-some-say-yes-20181201-p50jjp.html

Repeated blows to the head in a single football season caused changes to the brain in young players

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/30/671902463/changes-in-brain-scans- seen-after-a-single-season-of-football-for-young-players

Kern County & San Joaquin Valley of California still have 12 times higher rates of deaths from chronic respiratory disease

https://www.ehn.org/chronic-respiratory-disease-california-2621765230.html http://www.pulitzercenter.org/reporting/californias-fertile-valley-industry-and-agriculture-hang-

heavy-air

Perspective: “The answer to climate change lies in technology & engineering” – but history has shown that technology also brings collateral damages of unknown magnitude

https://www.ft.com/content/73e78812-f309-11e8-938a-543765795f99

Nutria are now invading California – “remove them quicker than they’re reproducing” https://thefern.org/2018/12/an-invasive-elusive-20-pound-rodent-poses-threat-to-california-

agriculture/

Sharks and stingrays are on the brink of extinction https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46420736

Gribbles have an unusually sterile digestive system – create enzymes to digest wood

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/gribbles-wood-biofuel-enzymes Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-07575-2

Sparing versus Sharing: Great debate over how to protect Nature mostly from the conflict with humans

https://e360.yale.edu/features/sparing-vs-sharing-the-great-debate-over-how-to-protect- nature

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/11/30/18117858/geoengineering-harvard-study- solar-particles

Narrow Supreme Court ruling on endangered species being used in other legal battles https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060108537

Eating avocados is not “environmentally friendly” – banned in some restaurants https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/avocados-banned-environment-

damage-sustainable-cafe-food-cooking-a8663526.html

Peatlands play important role in global carbon cycle https://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/why-peatlands-matter-in-the-battle-against-climate-

change-1.3714889

Humans drowning in their own garbage & waste – megacity of Kinshasa https://www.dw.com/en/kinshasa-is-drowning-in-waste/a-46550313

Anchorage, Alaska, recovering quickly form M7.0 earthquake https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2018/12/03/power-is-on-water-is-clean-landfill-

is-open-heres-a-look-at-anchorages-earthquake-recovery-so-far/

Ebola outbreak in Republic of the Congo is difficult to contain – now second largest in history https://www.vox.com/2018/12/1/18118569/ebola-outbreak-2018-drc

Global resurgence in measles cases https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/11/the-fight-against-measles-has-taken-a-turn-for-the-

worse/

Columbia, Missouri, plans $1B wastewater & stormwater management https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/city-council-advances-billion-stormwater-

plan/article_33820002-f75c-11e8-ba7b-73727dd30750.html

US coal consumption at lowest level since 1979 – a 4% decline from 2017 https://nawindpower.com/u-s-coal-consumption-in-2018-to-be-lowest-since-1979-eia

Perspective: “Social justice” metastasizing misanthropy – can animals sue humans? https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/social-justice-inflates-to-animals/

USDA issues Record of Decision on Final EIS on cattle tick fever fencing in South Texas https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/stakeholder-info/sa_by_date/sa-2018/sa-11/

rod-cattle-fever-tick-control

“One Health and the Politics of Antimicrobial Resistance” https://www.porkbusiness.com/article/one-health-series-politics-antimicrobial-resistance Book Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5367414/

Outbreak of plague (Yersinia pestis) linked to decline of first farmers in Europe about 4,900 years ago

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07673-7

Hepatitis B is killing more people annually than HIV, malaria, or tuberculosis https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07592-7

Alaskans are indeed resilient – did not sit back crying for help – they fixed things after M7.0 EQ https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/12/04/caltrans-explains-quick-road-fix-in-alaska-after-

7-0-earthquake/ Growing threat of urban flooding called “hidden challenge”

https://www.enr.com/articles/46005-urban-flooding-called-nations-great-hidden-challenge-in- new-report

Report: http://www.tamug.edu/newsroom/2018articles/UrbanFloodingReport.pdf

USEPA rolling back emission controls on coal-fired power plants – eliminating “excessive burdens” https://www.apnews.com/c9f226034f05432b9a00f975e15815bf

New data prompts revision of “Anderson Seismic Retrofit” of dam in Santa Clara Valley, California https://gilroydispatch.com/2018/12/06/anderson-dam-project-may-be-delayed-until-2022/

Perspective: Tragedy of the Commons applied to African swine fever https://www.agweb.com/article/african-swine-fevers-tragedy-of-the-commons/

Contaminants in several blood pressure drugs may cause cancer – more drug recalls https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2018/12/06/mylan-pharmaceuticals-blood-

pressure-medicine-recall-valsartan-amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-fda/2230721002/

Earthquake safety pods – range in price from $2,400 to $10,000 https://futurism.com/the-byte/egg-pods-humans-save-life-earthquake https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/nep4pd/earthquake-egg-capsula-k-107

Post-earthquake symposium was held in New Zealand https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/109124715/looking-for-the-lessons-earthquake-

symposium-has-messages-for-the-country

Global warming alarmists will be happy – more ammunition: CO2 emissions increased in 2018 https://www.sciencenews.org/article/global-carbon-dioxide-emissions-will-hit-record-high-

2018

US Department Health & Human Services ODPHP issues new Physical Activity Guidelines https://www.washoecounty.us/outreach/2018/12/2018-12-07-activities-hlth.php Guidelines: https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/

GEM earthquake risk maps delineate most vulnerable areas across the globe https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07705-2

New algorithm provides more detailed analysis of urban heat islands https://phys.org/news/2018-12-algorithm-urban-islands.html

Coastal Zone Management Bulletin Board – 10 December 2018 – compiled by Elaine J. Hanford

F&W Foundation Coastal Resilience Fund awarded $2.7M for erosion mitigation in Western Alaska https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/rural-alaska/2018/12/03/coastal-villages-in-western-

alaska-receive-funding-for-erosion-mitigation/

Comprehensive report on coastal resiliency moving forward for Falmouth https://www.capenews.net/falmouth/news/coastal-resiliency-report-for-falmouth-moving-

forward/article_6f6992e5-5087-5548-b405-579be77613f4.html

18-month moratorium on land-based wind energy projects chided for loss of tax revenues https://www.coastalreview.org/2018/12/wind-moratoriums-economic-toll-in-focus/

Seeking public input on $32B Coastal Texas project proposed by US Army COE & TX Land Office https://www.valleymorningstar.com/news/local_news/team-seeking-input-on-protecting-

texas-coast/article_974f75ac-f6bb-11e8-9bd1-5333754eec4f.html

Storm erosion prompts closure of Capistrano Beach and park in Dana Point, California https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/12/01/dana-point-erosion/

US Naval Academy at Annapolis plans to raise sea wall against flooding https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/annapolis/ac-cn-academy-seawall-20181203-story.html

Environmental disaster waiting to happen in East Baltimore – toxic chemicals in old warehouses along Back River that flows into estuary

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/environment/bs-md-epa-warehouse- 20181202-story.html

Professor honored for contributions to national estuary network https://www.wm.edu/news/stories/2018/wm-professor-honored-for-contributions-to-national-

estuary-network.php

Venice canals have been flooded for centuries – lessons to be learned for adaptation https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/12/what-us-cities-can-learn-from-

venices-floods/577255/

Michigan Coastal Zone Management Program will focus on erosion issues along Lake Huron http://www.iosconews.com/oscoda_press/news/article_e25d61e8-f25c-11e8-9f3f-

1b34bdb445bb.html

At least 8 sea lions have washed up on shore in Washington State – shot & killed https://www.npr.org/2018/11/30/672267721/dead-sea-lions-with-gunshot-wounds-wash-up-

on-washington-state-shores

Simpson Island to be purchased and put into conservation lands https://capecodchronicle.com/en/5349/orleans/3827/Friends-Of-Pleasant-Bay-Finds-A-

Partner-For-Sipson-Island-Purchase-Conservation-Pleasant-Bay-Orleans-news.htm

Toward starting construction of Vineyard Winds turbines – draft EIS http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20181205/vineyard-wind-draft-report-released Draft EIS: https://www.boem.gov/Vineyard-Wind-EIS/

US Army COE puts limits on dredged sand disposal along North Carolina coast https://www.coastalreview.org/2018/12/corps-puts-limits-on-dredged-sand-disposal/

Perspective: Politics and protecting coastal resources do not mix well http://www.fort-myers-beach-observer.com/page/content.detail/id/634411/A-legacy-of-

destruction.html?nav=5049

Sea Island spit groin gets repairs in Georgia https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/existing-sea-island-spit-groin-gets-repairs/

article_bd54f97c-95dc-5ac3-8dfc-2e2672e59eb1.html

Perspective: Soon it will be time to retreat from oceanfront property https://e360.yale.edu/features/coastal-warning-an-unwelcome-messenger-on-risks-of-rising-

seas

Coastal power plants in California to get dramatic upgrades https://www.ocregister.com/2018/12/06/coastal-power-plants-get-dramatic-upgrades-but-

how-do-they-fit-with-californias-renewable-energy-future/

President GHW Bush called Kennebunkport, Maine, his “anchor” – I recall one special visit where I heard Barbara Bush reading stories to children in the local bookstore

https://www.coastalliving.com/lifestyle/george-hw-bush-kennebunkport-maine-memorial

Housing crisis in coastal Alaska – are tiny homes the solution? https://www.ktoo.org/2018/12/04/could-tiny-homes-be-a-big-solution-for-coastal-alaskas-

housing-crisis/

Ventura Harbor dock may see wooden docks replaced with concrete floating docks http://www.thelog.com/local/ventura-harbor-dock-replacement-project-approved-by-coastal-

commission/

Caspian Flotilla reflects international role of Coastal Navy in Russia https://jamestown.org/program/caspian-flotilla-highlights-growing-international-role-of-

russias-coastal-navy/